Where There’s a Will There’s a Way for SNAP Produce Incentives
By Ted Mason, Retail Technology Consultant Too often, retailers would like to implement a SNAP produce incentive program for the benefit of their SNAP shoppers, but their POS system is […]
Attracting Young Talent to the Grocery Industry: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs It’s no secret that independent community grocers have a lot to offer young workers who are seeking a meaningful, challenging and rewarding […]
Legal Challenges & Private Sector Vaccine Mandates: Hurry Up and Wait
By Robert Yeakel, Director of Government Relations The legal challenges to the Biden administration’s private sector employer vaccine-or-test mandate have been consolidated as BST Holdings, LLC, et al v. OSHA, […]
Make the Most of an NGA Membership: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs How is NGA working for you? NGA hosted a recent webinar that served as a membership primer for new members or existing […]
NGA Foundation Webinar Series Focuses on Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA offers many webinars throughout the year that keep the independent grocery industry informed about the latest news on Capitol Hill, current industry trends, and […]
2021 GusNIP Awardees Announced
By Patrick Jones, Project Assistant For retailers interested in offering nutrition incentive programs to their customers, right now is the perfect time to get involved. The U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
WGA Roundtable Session at The NGA Show Ignites Important Discussions Regarding Workplace Challenges Facing Women
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications This year’s NGA Show was a testament to the strength and resolve of the independent grocery industry, as grocers gathered and recognized their […]
NGA/FMS Study Finds Independents Reach Record Sales and Profits
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA and FMS Solutions release a joint study annually to benchmark financial and operational performance in the independent supermarket industry. This is a […]
Meeting Between Independent Grocer and Congressman Highlights the Importance of Competition in the Grocery Industry
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications For much of the year, NGA has been laser focused on ending anti-competitive food tactics by dominant food retailers, urging Congress to investigate […]
What You Should Know About the OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek Director, Communications and External Affairs OSHA recently announced its new emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 vaccination and testing. Though the Biden administration has suspended enforcement of the […]